Learning Disability Essay

John Banks shows concern in his speech. He doesn’t speak often in the classroom and when he does it’s not understood. John is diagnosed with a learning disability, and speech impairment. Learning Disability is also referred as “LD”. A learning disability is when someone is facing difficulties in acquiring knowledge and skills on the same level as others with the same age. I think that early intervention can really benefit this disability. Learning Disabilities affect the way one produces information, and speaks New To LD. (2015). Speech impairment enables the ability to produce sounds, which causes speech delays Teaching Strategies for Students With Speech Impairments (2012). This impairment may make it hard for him to accomplish social emotions, and clearly explaining his …show more content…
The information in this section is from John Bank’s mother. Mrs. Banks is a very loving mother. The interview questions were typed on a sheet of paper. I asked my interview questions after the mother dropped John off. The interview took place outside. I written down everything the mom said under the questions I made up.
I first asked the mom was John the only child in the household. She excitedly told me he was the only child period. Mrs. Banks explains that she spends a lot of time with her son, and making sure he is well taken care of. She mentioned that the dad is active in his life and also a great parent, but he spends less time with John because his job. I asked the mother what do her and john like to do at home. One activity they enjoy doing together at home is watching television, which lead me to my next question. Mrs. Banks told me that his favorite show is Paw Patrol on the Nick Jr. station. James Mother allows him to watch television only if it’s Nick Jr. Mrs. Banks explained how the Paw Patrol show helps John with his speech. They do a lot of question and response that gets him engaged and interacting with the